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Simple Garlic Shrimp Recipe

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This Simple Garlic Shrimp recipe is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for seafood lovers who adore garlic. Cooked in a hot skillet with olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and caper brine, the shrimp are sautéed to a tender pink and finished with a rich butter parsley sauce. It's a fast, delicious meal that can be served as an appetizer or main course.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • Salt to taste
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon caper brine
  • 2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 4 equal pieces, divided
  • ⅓ cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 1 teaspoon water, or as needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients ready for cooking to ensure a smooth and quick process.
  2. Heat Oil: Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet over high heat until it just begins to smoke to achieve a perfect sear on the shrimp.
  3. Cook Shrimp Initially: Place the shrimp in an even layer in the hot skillet and cook without stirring for 1 minute to allow a good sear to form.
  4. Season and Stir Shrimp: Season with salt and cook while stirring until the shrimp begin to turn pink, about 1 minute more, ensuring even cooking.
  5. Add Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes: Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking and stirring for about 1 minute to release their flavors without burning.
  6. Add Liquids and Butter: Stir in lemon juice, caper brine, one piece of butter, and half of the parsley. Cook until the butter melts, about 1 minute, creating a tangy and flavorful sauce.
  7. Finish Cooking Shrimp: Reduce heat to low and add the remaining butter pieces, stirring until melted and the sauce thickens while the shrimp become fully opaque and pink, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Remove Shrimp: Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, then continue cooking the sauce, adding teaspoon-sized amounts of water if it gets too thick, about 2 minutes.
  9. Season and Serve: Adjust salt to taste and serve the shrimp topped with the rich pan sauce and the remaining parsley for freshness and color. Enjoy your delicious garlic shrimp!

Notes

  • Use fresh or thawed shrimp for best texture and flavor.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred level of spiciness.
  • If caper brine is unavailable, a small splash of lemon juice or vinegar can be a substitute.
  • Add water gradually to thin the sauce as needed without diluting the flavors excessively.
  • Serve with crusty bread or over pasta for a complete meal.

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